Realme Neo7 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 36/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,332 vs 417,439); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550332 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 2249 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7352 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 213g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, the Realme Neo7 scores 31 points higher (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and the Realme Neo7 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (64/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550332 | 417439 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2249 | 431 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7352 | 1320 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | 156.8×74.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | $280 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo7 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 510.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Neo7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (84/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and the Realme Neo7 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (68/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (64/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 31 points (67/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.